Cholesterol limbo: How low should the bar go?Focuses on the Pravastatin or Atorvastatin Evaluation and Infection Therapy (PROVE IT) trial which aims to compare the efficacy of atorvastatin developed by Pfizer with pravastatin developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb in lowering the levels of low density ...
My triglycerides is 457,HDL is 20 , VLDL is 91.4 , LDL is 77.6 and Cholesterol/HDL ratio is 9.45.I have been advised to take Fenolip-145. Shall I start the medication or do you think doing regular exercise along with diet change can lower the l ... Asked for Male, 28 Years ...
British, European and American guidelines have set target total and LDL-cholesterol levels. The clinical trial evidence for both moderate and aggressive cholesterol reduction is discussed. There appears to be a trend towards additional benefit, with reasonable safety, with aggressive cholesterol reduction...
HDL, and VLDL (very low-density lipoprotein, another "bad" cholesterol) levels. A total cholesterol score of 200 mg/dL or lower is considered optimal. Levels above 200 mg/dL are considered high and can mean you are at greater risk
Current treatment guidelines1–3 recommend targets for serum/plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) that range from 1.8 to 2.0 mmol/l. The 1.8 mmol/l goal is included in the National Cholesterol Educational Program (NCEP) Adult Treatment Panel (ATP) III guidelines (USA)1,2 as an...
the cholesterol in foods you eat has a minimal effect on your blood cholesterol levels. However, about 30% of people are "responders," whose blood cholesterol levels can spike following a meal high in cholesterol. “Responders” should avoid foods high in saturated fats and trans fats, such ...
Guestover a year ago Hello, folks. Several months ago I was discovered high blood levels of cholesterol. I was prescribed diet, but it wasn’t enough to lower it. My doctor prescribed me cholesterol lowering meds. I would like to know how soon cholesterol would go down when taking these ...
the cholesterol in foods you eat has a minimal effect on your blood cholesterol levels. However, about 30% of people are "responders," whose blood cholesterol levels can spike following a meal high in cholesterol. “Responders” should avoid foods high in saturated fats and trans fats, such ...
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Total cholesterol is a measure of the total amount of cholesterol in your blood, which includes HDL, LDL andtriglycerides. However, total cholesterol is mainly made up of LDL or “bad” cholesterol. Having high levels of low-density lipoprotein or LDL can lead to plaque buildup in your arter...